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As part of a drive to achieve good health and safety, while maintaining a versatile living environment, residents enjoy varied food menus and activities programmes while having personalised care packages that prepare for any...
Care Provided by Brancepeth Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brancepeth Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brancepeth Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Bondcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Brettwood (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Brancepeth Court Reviews (55)
Brancepeth Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.675) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brancepeth Court has 55 reviews.
"Keep up the good work guys"
The care given to my mother was exceptional every member of staff always greeted myself and family with a smile and friendly hello. Mam was treated with great professionalism in her final days.
I get well looked after at bond care and love living here the managers look after my care plan with good insight and provide the right level of support for my needs! Which is important for me to keep my relationship with support and family members in balance thanks to bond care at Brancepeth court I am in my best frame of mind of which I have not known since my 20's
My father is elderly and does need a lot of care as he is quite unwell. Every single care home staff members, including the nurses, are outstanding. I visit regularly and see they all work extremely hard. Sometimes there are not enough staff for the ratio of residents and I have mentioned that. The manager on Brancepeth appears to work long hours. She is very approachable and, when I;ve had some complaints, she does everything she can to help Dad & I. I had to complain about the food as it was inedible and previously had to buy fish & chips, pie etc for Dad. A new cook was soon employed and she is brilliant. The parking is appalling as is the actual road as there are large holes & gaps and my car has felt the brunt of it. Don't understand why some cement can't be made to fill large holes.
Thank you for your honest review, we value all feedback that can help us improve the service we deliver. We will ensure that we pass your lovely comments on to all of the staff team. Our staffing levels are generated by a trusted dependency tool that generates safe staffing levels to meet the...
Brancepeth court delivered that in abundance. Every single member of this team treat him with care and compassion they promised and kept his privacy and dignity at all times.
We were kept up to date with any changes in his care plan and if anything was needed, it was acted upon without hesitation.
In his last few hours he was never left alone. The love and emotion that was felt from all the team that night is etched in our hearts.
To the Management and staff - you are one amazing team.
No where is ever perfect, but in our eyes you are.
Well done!!.
My Dad spent time at Brancepeth as a step down from hospital 2 years ago. Continued ill health has now led him to be a full-time nursing resident. He is 87 and extremely frail. He was recently in hospital again and, on returning to Brancepeth, said how lovely it was to be returning 'home'. The staff are wonderful, caring and so friendly - both to me and to my Dad. He couldn't be in a better place.
You can really tell they care about the people they look after. They made him feel comfortable, cared for and genuinely loved and that meant the world to us as a family.
We're so grateful for everything they did. They gave him the best care we could have wished for.
Thank You Willington Care Village.
Mum was admitted via crisis to Brancepeth Court. Was treated with warmth & respect by everyone she came into contact with. The senior carer, Janie, went above and beyond to help not only Mum but myself feel reassured. Residents seem happy and cared for (loved). Lots of activities and interaction among residents, staff and visitors. Felt listened to by everyone. Lovely, friendly home. Mum would have stayed, but we needed her closer to us. Thank you.
On every visit we can see how much the care workers, kitchen staff and all workers are attentive to our mum's needs.
It's such a joy to visit and also to see how happy our mum is - for this we will be forever grateful and full credit to all the care team. MUCH APPRECIATED and THANK YOU
My grandmother never settled here. When she was in hospital on end of life care, a substantial amount was taken from her room. No CCTV in the corridors to support officers in their investigations. I would not put another family member here.
Hi, I’m very sorry to read your review and to hear that your grandmother didn’t settle with us. We fully understand how difficult this time was for you. Regarding the concern raised seven months ago, no evidence was found to show that anything had been taken from your grandmother’s room; however,...
After always promising my mam not to place in a care home, we had no other choice than to do this for her own safety, after only 1 week of staying here she was so settled and happy, receiving the best care from lovely staff members, weight gain was very important & within weeks gained nearly a stone in weight. Every member of staff are a great asset to the team, manager is so helpful and approachable with any problems we faced. Myself & siblings have utmost peace of mind knowing how happy our mother is.
The care my Grandma has received here has been above and beyond. there isnt one thing I canfault. Since coming here she is brighter and happy.
The care I received while I was in Brancepeth Court, Willington was absolutely first-class. Every member of staff treated me with care and respect. The food was excellent.
The care that all the staff gave my mother was absolutely brilliant. The staff were all supportive, professional, polite and friendly. They allowed my whole family to relax as we knew they were taking care of her. She was in extreme pain and distraught when she just arrived from hospital but within an hour she was relaxed and comfortable. The food is of excellent quality. Overall amazing service!!
As a daily visitor, I find the home has a warm and welcoming environment. The carers and nurses always have a smile on their face and this is reflected in their care towards the residents. They are a credit to their profession.
A lot of effort was put in to make the home festive for the Christmas period, including the staff who entered fully into the spirit of Christmas. An excellent dinner was served up for Christmas Day and all the residents received presents from the home.
The activities staff work very hard and provide a varied selection of activities, especially in the run-up to Christmas. The kitchen staff also work hard to provide delicious, home-cooked meals and varied snacks.
I find the environment of Brancepeth has contributed to my wife's speech recovery which had previously lapsed. Now that my wife is a resident here, I'm confident her health and well-being will continue to improve.
Thank you for your kind words which I have shared with the entire team! It is our privilege to care for your wife at Brancepeth Court and it's always a pleasure to see you when you visit.
From the very first 10 minutes I was in the home, I knew this was where my wife was going to be cared for. I met a team leader and a nurse and their professionalism and support meant I didn't need to see the room. I decided there and then that this is where I wanted my wife to be. My decision to have my wife cared for at Brancepeth Court was proved correct straight away. The whole team, from carers, nurses, cleaners, cooks and management, deserve praise for their love, care, professionalism and dedication to their clients. A massive well done to them all.
Thank you, Peter, for your lovely words which I have passed on to the whole team. It was a pleasure to have your wife with us.
The staff from cleaners, handymen, carers, cooks and domestic all have a polite and courteous manner and are always trying to assist you as best they can.
Compared to other care homes I have stayed in Brancepeth has excelled in their activities provision they really try to think outside the box at times which can be seen by the website and displays.
When it came to meal and snack times there was always a choice of homemade meals available which were delicious.
This by far has been my most comfortable care home experience I would definitely recommend Brancepeth to anyone who is looking for an exceptional care home.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure having you with us, and we're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time here. Please know that you're always welcome to stop by for a visit anytime.
They go the extra mile and try to involve all service users, the activities are always varied - keep up the good work ladies.
There is one exceptional carer who treats my mum with the utmost respect.
I think all staff go above and beyond.
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we truly love having your mum with us! I will pass your words on to the whole team who go above and beyond.
My mam enjoys being here. The staff are very approachable, Mam loves all of the entertainment provided.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is lovely to hear that you find our staff team approachable and that your mam is enjoying her stay with us. We will share this review with our team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brancepeth Court
What types of Care is Brancepeth Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brancepeth Court have?
There are 44 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brancepeth Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brancepeth Court to the centre of Crook?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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